Fried Salvadorian Sweet Plantains

Fried Salvadorian Sweet Plantains
  • 2 large very ripe (black) plantains - peeled
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar, or to taste (optional)


  1. Cut each plantain into two halves and each half into three strips.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Gently lay plantain strips into hot oil; drizzle vanilla extract over plantains and season with cinnamon. Place a cover on the skillet and cook the plantains until browned completely, 5 to 7 minutes per side. Transfer plantains to a plate lined with paper towel to drain; sprinkle sugar over the plantains.

05/06/2018
Fried Salvadorian Sweet Plantains, recipe PT15M PT1H 5 455 calories

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